Sexual Education In The Public Schools
I recently read an article in the May 2, 2005 addition of the Washington Times that really caught my attention. The Montgomery County Public School Board (Somewhere in the D.C. area) has decided to offer a controversial sexual education program, and have decided to bar parents from participation.
According to Brian Edwards, the spokesperson for the School Board, parents would have a "Chilling Effect" on any discussion. According to the Washington Times, this program promotes same-sex activities and premarital sexual activity.
As a pastor and a parent, I am horrified that this would be acceptable to anyone. I believe that parents must take a progressive role in monitoring what our public schools teach. Many think that this type of thing only happens in the big cities. On the contrary, I have read about similar activities going on all over America.
Christian parents must be the primary educators of their children. I do not want to speak negatively about public schools or teachers. You cannot lump them all together. There are many fine schools, and there are many wonderful educators in those schools. However, the parent must be the first and most prominent educator in a child's life.
Christian parents must not avoid uncomfortable topics with their children. We must educate our children about sex, because if we don't someone else will. The Christian understanding of sexuality and family is much different than our cultures understanding. The Christian parent has a duty to educate themselves so that they may educate their children properly.
My personal opinion is that the public school is not the place for sex and family to be taught. My two girls will be taught about these things from their mother and I. I am not looking forward to these future conversations, but I know that they will happen because it is our job to have them. By having these conversations with my children, I know that they will be able to decipher what is good and bad when others share with them.
Let us fear God more than our comfort levels. We must do the job of educating our children.
According to Brian Edwards, the spokesperson for the School Board, parents would have a "Chilling Effect" on any discussion. According to the Washington Times, this program promotes same-sex activities and premarital sexual activity.
As a pastor and a parent, I am horrified that this would be acceptable to anyone. I believe that parents must take a progressive role in monitoring what our public schools teach. Many think that this type of thing only happens in the big cities. On the contrary, I have read about similar activities going on all over America.
Christian parents must be the primary educators of their children. I do not want to speak negatively about public schools or teachers. You cannot lump them all together. There are many fine schools, and there are many wonderful educators in those schools. However, the parent must be the first and most prominent educator in a child's life.
Christian parents must not avoid uncomfortable topics with their children. We must educate our children about sex, because if we don't someone else will. The Christian understanding of sexuality and family is much different than our cultures understanding. The Christian parent has a duty to educate themselves so that they may educate their children properly.
My personal opinion is that the public school is not the place for sex and family to be taught. My two girls will be taught about these things from their mother and I. I am not looking forward to these future conversations, but I know that they will happen because it is our job to have them. By having these conversations with my children, I know that they will be able to decipher what is good and bad when others share with them.
Let us fear God more than our comfort levels. We must do the job of educating our children.
posted by Foundes Community Church @ 12:23 PM
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